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Honeysuckle dead?

Rebeccasimmons77Rebeccasimmons77 Posts: 5
in Problem solving
hi hello gardening experts.
as you can see my honey suckle seems to having issues with .... death?
please could anyone advise me on whether she has given up the ghost, or needs some help.
I quite honestly have no idea what to do. It is in a well spaced pot in the garden.
thanks in advance 

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  • Rebeccasimmons77Rebeccasimmons77 Posts: 5

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's in a pot. That's the problem.
    They aren't suitable for that - they need to be in the ground. Nice and damp for their feet, and room for a good root run. They're woodland plants, so need some shade. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Rebeccasimmons77Rebeccasimmons77 Posts: 5
    Ah right! Thanks for letting me know ! Will she survive if I transfer her to the soil?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If you plant it out , and cut it back a bit, and water thoroughly, it should come away.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I would cut it back to just above some lower leaves to reduce the size and weight then water it thoroughly and let that soak into the roots while you dig a decent hole.   Make sure you tease out the roots a bit so they head out into the soil and plant at the same depth.  Back fill with soil and then water thoroughly again and at least once a week till autumn - 10 litres a time poured slowly so it soaks in - or more often if you have a hot dry spell.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Rebeccasimmons77Rebeccasimmons77 Posts: 5
    do I have to plant her in the ground? I think she’ll die!
    my soil is terrible, rubble, bricks clay type! (clearly I know my soil!)I have dug the garden out and added new soil but still it all dies ☹️
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Then get a pot at least twice the depth and a bit wider while you work on clearing the crap put and improving your soil..
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Rebeccasimmons77Rebeccasimmons77 Posts: 5
    thanks! I’ll save it 😊
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